Rick

[Rick]

I started doing the parallel strokes at the end of each progression so when I do the next one I can see the horizontal pattern disappear.

I was on autopilot and started on a film and “sliceola!” wrecked it.

don’t go on autopilot……

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[Rick]

I don’t use any fluids on films.

but what I do that helps a lot is after a second use I use 90% alcohol on a sponge swab to clean the film. it makes a difference. it unloads the build up.

BUT – keep it on the film, don’t soak it.problem is it looks like it melts the plastic paddle. it got shiny.

the first time I was “generous” with the 90%. now I only wet the swab, keeping it off the plastic and on the film only.

I think the only thing that “may” have happened is ungluing the glass.

I’ve considered a lube on stones but don’t want them coming off the paddle so I haven’t yet.

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